Sports Instructor 1 - Lakewood

YMCA of Greater Long Beach; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sports Instructor to foster a safe and engaging environment for young athletes. In this part-time role, you will promote character development and teamwork while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant certifications, and will be passionate about sports and community engagement. Join a team that values personal growth and community service, and make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes in your community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old; over 18 preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required.
• Strong communication skills and experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and positive atmosphere for participants.
• Monitor and track YMCA sports equipment.
• Provide age-appropriate sports instruction.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sports Background

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Ability to Work with Diverse Populations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

Creates a safe and positive atmosphere for participants to learn to play sports. Promotes character development, safety, and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Communicate effectively with coaches and players, maintaining order and creating a safe, inclusive, and fun environment.
2. Ensure participants are on the team roster and in uniform if applicable.
3. Enforce rules including participant and parent codes of conduct, coaches' contracts, and posted rules; inform referees/coaches of penalties or improper substitutions.
4. Complete score sheets during games, including final scores.
5. Monitor and track YMCA sports equipment, ensuring items are returned after use.
6. Prepare the site before games or events, including cleaning and setting up necessary equipment.
7. Maintain emotional maturity by controlling frustrations and diffusing tense situations, showing a positive attitude.
8. Report any unusual incidents to the Program Director.
9. Provide age-appropriate sports instruction when in the instructor role.
10. Follow safety standards, policies, and procedures.
11. Attend staff meetings, training, and YMCA functions as required.
12. Maintain open communication with participants, coaches, referees, staff, and supervisors.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Demonstrate YMCA values, serve community needs, recruit volunteers, support fundraising.

Collaboration: Work effectively with diverse groups, build rapport, understand others’ perspectives, and assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Make sound judgments, embrace new approaches, set goals, plan work, follow budgets, and strive to exceed goals.

Personal Growth: Pursue self-development, be open to change, assess personal strengths and limitations, and maintain up-to-date skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old; over 18 preferred.
• Currently attending high school or have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required and must be kept current.
• Live scan fingerprint clearance.
• Health screening with negative TB and drug test results.
• Complete all online required training.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations is a plus.
• Sports background or organized sport involvement required.

Specific Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with parents and guardians.
• Ability to develop participant skills and plan practices and games.
• Ability to instruct up to 10 children simultaneously.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Be active and alert at all times.

Working Conditions

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities, exposure to weather and potential hazards, moderate noise level.

Physical Demands: Regularly use hands, stand, walk, sit, reach; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Skills/Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 60 minutes.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Remain active and alert throughout shifts.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.98 per hour

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organization Management